Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings an exciting game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers. The game will take place at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. Fans can catch the action on FS1 at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this game with a 3-2 record. They have a 1-1 record on the road and a 1-1 record in the Big Ten conference. On the other side, the Wisconsin Badgers hold a 2-3 record. They have performed better at home with a 2-1 record but are yet to win a conference game. The odds show Iowa as a slight favorite with a -3.5 spread. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in the Big Ten.

Iowa Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a mixed start to their 2025 season. They hold a record of 3-2, with victories against Rutgers, Massachusetts, and Albany. Their recent game against Indiana ended in a 20-15 loss, where they struggled with turnovers, giving up two interceptions.

Iowa’s offense has shown strength in their rushing game, ranking 54th with 900 yards. However, their passing game needs improvement, ranking 120th with 743 yards. Mark Gronowski leads the team as quarterback, but he is questionable for the next game due to an undisclosed injury.

The defense for Iowa ranks 38th in points allowed, showing solid performance in sacks and interceptions. They have 12 sacks, placing them 12th in the rankings. Injuries could impact their upcoming performance, with key players like Xavier Williams and Jaziun Patterson dealing with injuries.

Iowa vs Wisconsin Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers
  • Venue: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Iowa Moneyline -179, Wisconsin Moneyline +148, Iowa Spread -3.5 (-110), Wisconsin Spread +3.5 (-111), Total Over 37.5 (-108), Total Under 37.5 (-113)

Wisconsin Team Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have faced tough competition in recent games. They lost to the Michigan Wolverines 24-10 on October 4th. In that game, the Badgers struggled with only 177 passing yards and 75 rushing yards. They managed 13 first downs against Michigan’s 19.

In their previous home game, the Badgers faced the Maryland Terrapins and lost 27-10. Despite gaining more first downs and rushing yards, the Badgers fell short. They recorded 21 first downs and 84 rushing yards but only managed 235 passing yards.

The Badgers had a strong start to the season with two wins. They defeated Middle Tennessee 42-10 and shut out Miami (OH) 17-0. In these games, they showed strength with 283 and 188 passing yards, respectively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Iowa Hawkeyes are favored by 3.5 points against the Wisconsin Badgers. With a strong defense ranked 38th in points against and 12th in sacks, Iowa has a good chance to cover the spread. The projected score is Iowa 21, Wisconsin 17, suggesting Iowa will cover the -3.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 37.5. Iowa’s defense is solid, while both teams have struggled offensively this season. With Iowa’s average points allowed and Wisconsin’s offensive rank, the projected total is 38 points. This suggests taking the over at 37.5 might be a good choice.